Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Category: Johnstone, Gerard (Film Director)
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Amie Donald Has the Moves as the Killer Robot in ‘M3gan 2.0’
The sunny 15-year-old dancer-turned-actress is about as far as you can get from the role she’s best known for: a deadly A.I. doll.
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‘M3gan 2.0’ Review: Back to Slay Another Day
Everyone’s favorite campy killer doll returns in a movie that has some thoughts about artificial intelligence.
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In ‘M3gan,’ a Detective’s Guilty Laugh Speaks Volumes About Him (and Us)
The New York Times – Movies:What’s so funny about his inappropriate response to a boy’s injury? The director pushed to keep the bizarre moment in the film, for good reason.
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A Doll That Wears Sunglasses With Attitude? Oh, ‘M3gan’ Is a Gay Movie.
The New York Times – Movies:The title robot — reminiscent of the loyal but messy straight women that gay men are protective of — is progress for a genre with a shameful history.
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How the Creators of ‘M3gan’ Designed the Doll’s Costumes
The New York Times – Movies:The titular star of the horror film “M3gan,” released last week, had to try on several outfits before finding a signature look.
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‘M3gan’ Beats Box Office Predictions, Sailing Into Second Place
The New York Times – Movies:The $12 million PG-13 horror film brought in $30.2 million in ticket sales, behind “Avatar: The Way of Water,” with $45 million.
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‘M3gan’ Review: Wherever I Go, She Goes
The New York Times – Movies:A state-of-the-art robot doll becomes a girl’s best friend, and dangerously more, in this over-the-top horror film.